Tascam Minidisc Deck MD-301mkII Owners Manual

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MD-301 @#
MINIDISC DECK
3D0024910A
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ENGLISH
This appliance has a serial number located
on the rear panel. Please record the model
number and serial number and retain them
for your records.
Model number
Serial numberWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying  the  appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure 
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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OWNERS MANUAL / MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO / GEBRUIKSA ANWIJZING 
						

							IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– 2 –
CAUTION:
Read all of these Instructions.

Save these Instructions for later use.

Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio             
equipment.
1) Read Instructions— All the safety and operating instructions should     be
read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings— All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5) Cleaning— Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6) Attachments— Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture— Do not use this product near water _
for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a  wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories— Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or  sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9)A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation— Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources— This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12) Grounding or Polarization — This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider  than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This            is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13) Power-Cord Protection— Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conve-nience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be  sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges    and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re-
quirements for the grounding electrode.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
15) Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
16) Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power  circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17) Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or  electric
shock.
18) Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points   or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
19) Servicing— Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20) Damage Requiring Service— Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a)when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b)if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c)if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d)if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e)if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f )when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance _ 
this
indicates a need for service.
21) Replacement Parts — When replacement  parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
22) Safety Check— Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only  as recommended by the manufacturer.
24) Heat— The product should be situated away from heat sources  such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat. 
						

							SAFETY INFORMATION
…CAUTION…ACHTUNG…OBSERVERA…ADVARSEL
– 3 – This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation
Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, and is classified as class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation
because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this reguration is shown1.
…CAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, MAKE A CONTACT WITH OUR SERVICEMAN, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN A 
TROUBLED STATE.
CERTIFICATIONTHIS PRODUCT COMPLES WITH DHHS
RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI-CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURETEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
MANUFACTURED TIF
1
Optical pickup:Type  :  KMS-260A
Manufacturer :  SONY Corporation
Laser output :  4.55 mW 
Wavelength :  785
20 nm 
For U.S.A.
1THIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO
INFORM THAT THE APPARATUS CONTAINS A LASER COMPONENT.
1DIESE AUFKLEBEMARKE IST AN DEM IN DER ABBILDUNG
GEZEIGTEN ORT ANGEBRACHT UM DARAUF HINZUWEISEN, DASS
IM INNERN DES GERÄTS 
EINE LASER-KOMPONENTE BEFINDET.
1PÅSKRIFTEN SITTER PÅ APPARATEN SOM VISAS SOM
UPPMANING OM ATT APPARATEN OMFATTAR EN INBYGGD
LASERKOMPONENT.
1DETTE MÆRKAT ER ANBRAGT SOM VIST I ILLUSTRATIONEN FOR
AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT APPARATET INDEHOLDER EN
LASERKOMPONENT.
2DETTE MÆRKAT ER SOM VIST PÅ ILLUSTRATIONEN ANBRAGT PÅ
INDERSIDEN AF
TOPDÆKSLET FOR AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT YDERLIGERE
FREMTRÆNGEN VIL VÆRE FORBUNDET MED FARE FOR AT
UDSÆTTE SIG FOR LASERSTRÅLING.
ADVARSEL — BETJENING AF ANDRE KONTROLLER OG
REGULATORER ELLER BENYTTELES AF ANDRE
FREMGANGSMÅDER END BESKREVET HERI ER FOR-BUNDET MED
FARE FOR UDSÆTTELSE FOR LASERSTRÅLING.
VARING: APPARATEN INNEHÅLLER LASER KOMPONENT MED
STRÅLNING ÖVERSTIGANDE KLASS 1.
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING
VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN. JOKA LÄHETTÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ) SILMILLE
VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ.
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE
DELEN ER ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
2
1
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
CAUTION  - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT!UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNGTRITT AUS.
WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN !
VARNING  - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD.
STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN, JOKA LÄHETTÄÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ)
SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ.
ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE DELEN ER
ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET.
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING. 
						

							Before Use Contents
…Place the unit on a hard flat surface.
…Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or
close to a source of heat. Also avoid
locations subject to vibrations and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. 
…Do not open the cabinet, as this might
result in circuitry damage or electrical
shock.
…Do not attempt to clean the unit with
chemical solvents, as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
…When removing the power plug from the
wall outlet, always pull directly on the
plug, never yank the cord.
…Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ................................................................ 2-3
Before Use  ................................................................................................................ 4
Read This Before Operating .............................................................................. 4
Handling MDs .............................................................................................. 5
Memory back-up function ........................................................................... 5
When Protected !! is displayed................................................................ 5
While UTOC Writing is blinking ............................................................... 5
When D-IN UNLOCK ! blinks.................................................................... 5
Remote Control Unit........................................................................................... 5
Rack Mounting. ................................................................................................... 6
Voltage Conversion (For general export models). ........................................... 6
Connections .............................................................................................................. 6
Connection .................................................................................................. 6
Name of Each Control  .............................................................................................. 7
Recording .................................................................................................................. 8
Recording an MD  ............................................................................................... 8
Notes on Recording  ........................................................................................... 8
Playback .................................................................................................................... 9
Normal Playback  ................................................................................................ 9
Useful Tips for Recording  ...................................................................................... 10
Monitoring the Input Signal ............................................................................ 10
Adjusting the Recording Level  ....................................................................... 10
Assigning Track Numbers During Recording  ................................................ 10
Recording Over Existing Tracks (Over Write)  ................................................ 10
Sync Recording  ................................................................................................ 11
Checking the Remaining MD Recording Time  .............................................. 11
Checking the Recorded Tracks ........................................................................ 11
Timer Recording  .............................................................................................. 11
Useful Tips for Playback  ........................................................................................ 12
Using the Display Window  ............................................................................. 12
Selecting the Desired Track ............................................................................. 12
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Playback)  .................................... 12
When Recording to Analog Tape  ................................................................... 13
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (Program Playback) ............................. 13
Repeating Track(s) (Repeat Playback)  ............................................................ 14
Timer Playback  ................................................................................................. 14
Editing Recorded MDs  ........................................................................................... 15
Notes on Editing  .............................................................................................. 15
Erasing Track(s)  (ERASE Function) ................................................................ 15
Dividing a Track (DIVIDE Function)  ................................................................ 16
Combining Tracks (COMBINE Function)  ........................................................ 16
Moving a Track (MOVE Function) ................................................................... 16
Assigning Titles (TITLE Function)  ................................................................... 17
Assigning Titles to the Disc and All Tracks Successively 
(TITLE AUTO INC Function) ........................................................................ 17-18
Changing entered characters .................................................................... 18
Copying a Title (TITLE COPY Function)........................................................... 18
Canceling the Last Operation (UNDO Function) ............................................ 18
Optional Functions .................................................................................................. 19
Correspondence between deck buttons and keyboard keys.................. 19
Editing keys ................................................................................................ 19
Title entry keys ........................................................................................... 19
System Restrictions  .......................................................................................... 19-20
Display Messages  ................................................................................................... 20
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System .................................................. 21
Serial Copy Management System .................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 22
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 22
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IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut of
f,
remove the fuse anddispose of the plugimmediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a
mains plug, or one has to be fitted,
then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOTmake any
connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the
safety earth symbol ç or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this
product are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As these colours may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
When r
eplacing the fuse only acorrectly rated approved type should  beused and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A
COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Read This Before Operating 
						

							ªHandling MDs
The MiniDisc (MD) measures 64 mm in
diameter.  Although the MD is housed in a
protective cartridge (68 mm x 72 mm x 5 mm)
and can be handled easily, deck malfunc-
tions may result if the cartridge gets dust on
it or is damaged. To protect the disc, always
take the following precautions:
…Be sure that the MD is taken out of the
deck and put back in its MD case after
using it.
…Do not touch the disc inside the
cartridge. Do not open the shutter to
expose the MD. 
…Do not place MDs in direct sunlight, high
temperatures, or high levels of humidity.
…Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the
cartridge.
…When attaching a label to the MD
cartridge, be sure to apply it correctly to
the specified position. If the label is
rolled up or partially detached, the MD
cartridge may get stuck inside the deck.
…Do not place one label on top of another.
ªMemory back-up function
This unit is provided with a memory back-up
function. When you use the deck for the
first time, leave it on for about 5 minutes to
allow the back-up circuit to be charged and
become operational. When not using the
deck for a while, try to turn the power on
every 3 or 4 days.
ªSerial Copy Management System
This deck complies with the SCMS (Serial
Copy Management System). As a result, it is
not possible to digitally record from a
source MD which has been recorded
digitally.
Cartridge
Shutter
ªWhen Protected !! is
displayed
…A playback-only MD is loaded.
…The MD is record-protected against
accidental erasure. To make recording
(or editing) possible, slide the record-
protect tab to close the hole.
ªWhile UTOC Writing is
blinking:
UTOC Writing blinks while the MD is
being ejected after recording (or editing).
While it is blinking, the recorded data is
being written on the MD. Do not pull out
the power cord or vibrate the deck.
Otherwise the recorded data may not be
written correctly on the MD.
If the power is turned off with the MD left
in the deck (  lights up) after
recording, the UTOC cannot be recorded.
Turn the power back on within 3 or 4 days
and eject the MD. The recorded data
might be lost if the MD is left in the deck
for a long time.
ªWhen D-IN UNLOCK ! blinks
…The program source is not connected to
the [DIGITAL INPUT 1] or [DIGITAL IN 2]
terminal even though you have selected
[DIGITAL 1] or [DIGITAL 2] with the
[INPUT SELECTOR]. Either make the
digital connection or select [ANALOG]
with the [INPUT SELECTOR] and perform
analog recording.
…This message also appears when the
digital signal input is interrupted during
digital recording. To continue recording,
restart the digital program source.
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ENGLISH
When operating the remote control unit,
point it towards the remote sensor on the
front panel of the unit.
ªBattery installation
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover.
2. Insert two AA (R6, SUM-3) dry
batteries.
Make sure that the batteries are 
inserted with their positive ±and
negative —poles positioned correctly.
3. Close the cover until it clicks.
Battery replacement
If you notice that the distance between   the
remote control unit and the player for
correct operation becomes shorter, it
indicates that the batteries are exhaust-
ed. In this case replace the batteries with
new ones.
Precautions concerning batteries
…Be sure to insert the batteries with
correct positive ±and negative —
polarities.
…Use batteries of the same type. Never
use different types of batteries
together.
…Rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries can be used. Refer to the
precautions on their labels.
…When the remote control unit is not to  be
used for a long time (more than a month),
remove the batteries from the remote
control unit to prevent them from leaking.
If they leak, wipe away the liquid inside
the battery compartment and replace the
batteries with new ones. 
…Do not heat or disassemble batteries and
never dispose of old batteries by
throwing them in fire.
Remote Control Unit 
						

							– 6 –
Connections
…Turn off power for all equipment before
making connections.
…Read instructions of each component
you intend to use with the MD deck.
ªConnection 
ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT
(BALANCED/UNBALANCED) terminals
Use these terminals to connect the deck to
a mixer, cassette tape recorder or other
components.
…Be sure to insert each plug securely.  To
prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the
connection cords with the power cord or
speaker cord. ªPower cord
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC
outlet which supplies the correct voltage.
…Hold the power plug when plugging or
unplugging the power cord.
Rack Mounting
Install this deck with the provided
mounting screw kit as illustrated.
DIGITAL INPUT 1/OUTPUT terminals
Use these terminals to connect the deck to
a digital component (such as a CD player,
DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD
deck).
…Use a digital optical (TOS) cable
(optional) for digital recording.  Connect
the [DIGITAL IN 2] terminal located on
the front panel to a digital component
such as a DAT/MD deck.  
…When making a digital connection,
remove the caps from the terminals.
When the terminals are not in use, leave
the caps in place.Be sure to remove the power cord from the
AC outlet before repositioning the voltage
converter switch.
1. Locate the voltage selector on the rear
panel.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, set to
the appropriate 230 V or 120 V position
according to your area.
Voltage Conversion(For general export models)
IN NORTH AMERICA DANSLAMERIQUE
USE ONLY ON 120 V DU NORD:
SUPPLY. UTILISABLE SUR 120 V
DALIMENTATION 
UNIQUEMENT
. 
						

							– 7 –
ENGLISH
Name of Each Control
1[POWER] button
2[TIMER PLAY/OFF/REC] switch
3[REC MODE MONO/STEREO] switch
4[INPUT] control
5Remote sensor
6Disc insertion slot
7[
øEJECT] button
8[
ºRECORD] button
9[DISPLAY] button
0[
∆SEARCH˚] buttons
q[PLAY MODE] button
w[
µTRACK≤]dial / [PUSH ENTER]
e[EDIT/NO] button
r[YES] button
t[INPUT SELECTOR] switch
y[PHONES] jack
uPHONES level control
iDisplay window
o[
ªSTOP] button
p[
¥PLAY] button
a[
πREADY] button
s[DIGITAL IN 2] terminal
d[KEYBOARD] terminal
fNumeric buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10)
g[REPEAT/A-B] buttons
h[TITLE EDIT] button
j[CLEAR] button
k[INSERT] button
l[DELETE] button
;[SYNC RECORD] button
zUpper/Lower case button [A
ß∑a]
x[AUTO SPACE] button
c[SCROLL] button
vCharacter select button [CHAR SELECT]
b[ENTER] button
n[
µTRACK≤] buttons 
						

							– 8 –
Recording
1. Press the [POWER] button. 
…NO DISC appears on the display.
…Turn on the source component and the
amplifier. Set the input selector to the
source component.
2. Insert a recordable MD.
…When a blank MD is inserted, the display
shows Disc Loading, TOC Reading,
No Track !! and Blank Disc in
sequence.
…When a partially recorded MD is
inserted, the deck will automatically
start recording from the end of the last
recorded track.
3. Select the input with the [INPUT
SELECTOR].
Display Selected Input
ANALOG ANALOG INPUT
DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL INPUT 1 
(OPTICAL)
DIGITAL 2 DIGITAL IN 2 (OPTICAL) 
(front panel)
4. Select the recording mode with the [REC
MODE] switch.
…When [STEREO] is selected, stereo
recording will be performed.
…When [MONO] is selected, monaural
recording will be performed using only
the left (L) channel. L appears on the
level meter, but the output is sent to both
channels.
Recording an MD
Insert in the direction of
the arrow.
Hold the MD with the
label side up.
…The maximum amount of time available
with monaural recording is twice that of
stereo recording. 
5. Press the [
ºRECORD] button.
…The deck enters the Record-Ready mode
(
lights up).
…Disc Full !! or Track Full !! is displayed
when no room is available on the MD for
recording.
6. Adjust the recording level.
…If [ANALOG] was selected above,
adjust the recording level with the
[INPUT] control.
…When adjusting the recording level,
adjust so that the OVER segments of the
peak level meter do not light up.
7. Start recording.
Press the [
¥PLAY] button or the 
[π READY] button ( ¥lights up).
Start playing the source program. 
8. To stop recording, press the [
ªSTOP]
button.
ªTo stop recording temporarily (ready)
Press the [
πREADY] button.
…Press the [¥PLAY] or [πREADY] button
to resume recording.
…Whenever you pause recording, the
track number increases by one.
ªTo eject the MD
Press the [øEJECT] button.
If the power is turned off with the MD left 
in the deck (  lights up) after
recording, the UTOC cannot be recorded.
Turn the power back on within 3 or 4 days
and eject the MD. The recorded data might
be lost if the MD is left in the deck for a long
time.
Notes on Recording
ªTo protect an MD against
accidental erasure
…After recording an MD, slide the record-
protect tab to open the hole.
…To record on the MD again, slide the tab
to close the hole.
ªWhen Disc Full !! or Track
Full !! is displayed
The MD has no more available space for
recording or the MD has used up all its
track numbers. Erase unnecessary tracks
or record music on another MD.
ªThe way track numbers are
assigned varies depending on
the source
When a CD or MD is played and recorded
digitally by selecting [DIGITAL 1/2] with the
[INPUT SELECTOR]:
…Track numbers on the recorded MD are
assigned to match those on the source
CD or MD. However, in the circum-
stances listed below only one track
number may be assigned to a recorded
section.
·A section composed of the repeated
playback of a single track on a disc
(e.g. using single track repeat
playback).
·A section composed of the succes-
sive recording of tracks with the same
track number from more than one
disc. Also, if the source is an MD,
track numbers may not be marked for
tracks shorter than 3 seconds.
When the source is recorded with
[ANALOG] or when a digital source other
than a CD or MD is recorded with [DIGITAL
1] or [DIGITAL 2] while the Auto Track
function is OFF:
…The entire recording may be counted as
a single track with only one track
number assigned to it.
·Track numbers can be assigned
manually at the desired points by
pressing the [
ºRECORD] button
during recording.
·Track numbers can be assigned
automatically by switching the Auto
Track function to A_TRACK > ON
before starting recording.
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							1. Press the [POWER] button. 
…NO DISC appears on the display.
…Turn on the amplifier and set the input
selector to MD.
2. Insert an MD.
…After the TOC (Table Of Contents) data
has been read, the disc title (when the
disc has a title assigned to it), the total
number of tracks and the total playing
time of the disc are displayed.
Total number of tracks Disc title
Music calendar
…The disc or track title can be scrolled on
the display with the [SCROLL] button on
the remote control unit. After scrolling,
the title returns to its original display.
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ENGLISH
Playback
Insert in the direction
of the arrow.
Hold the MD with the
label side up.
Normal Playback3. Start playback.
Press the [¥PLAY] button (¥ lights up).
Playback starts  from the first track and
001 appears on the TRACK NO.
display.
…When the disc finishes playback, the
track numbers disappear from the music
calendar.
…If the total number of tracks exceeds 20
(  lights up), the track number
should be confirmed on the TRACK NO.
display.
…Press the [
¥PLAY] button immediately
after recording is stopped (within 10
seconds) to play back a track which has
just been recorded from the beginning.
…If ten seconds or more have passed after
recording is stopped, or if the [
¥PLAY]
button is pressed after pressing the
[
ªSTOP]  button,  playback starts from
the first track of the disc.
4. To stop playback, press the [
ªSTOP]
button.
ªTo stop playback temporarily (ready)
Press the [
πREADY] button (π lights up). 
…Press the [¥PLAY] or [πREADY] button
to resume playback.
ªTo play a track located before or after
the current track
Turn the [
µTRACK≤] dial.
…If you are operating the remote control
unit, select the desired track by pressing
the [
µTRACK≤] buttons or entering
the track number with the numeric
buttons.
…The selected track number starts
playing.
ªTo eject the MD
Press the [øEJECT] button.
ªHeadphones
When using headphones, connect the
headphone plug into the PHONES jack.
…Adjust the level of the signals output
from the phones jack.
Condensation
When the deck is moved directly from a
cold to a warm location or when the
temperature is raised suddenly in the
room where the deck is installed,
moisture may condense inside the
mechanism. This will prevent the deck
from operating normally and may result
in damage to the MD or to precision
parts. If condensation occurs, turn on
the deck and leave it for an hour or two
until the moisture evaporates.
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							Useful Tips for Recording
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You can monitor the input signal of the
component connected to each input
terminal before recording.
1. Press the [
øEJECT] button to eject the
disc.
2. Select the input source with the [INPUT
SELECTOR].
3. Press the [
ºRECORD] button. 
(Monitor Mode appears.)
…Even when the [REC MODE] is set to
[MONO], the output is sent to both
channels.
…Insert an MD or press the [
ªSTOP]
button to cancel the Monitor mode.
When recording with [ANALOG] selected
with the [INPUT SELECTOR] and the signal
input through the [ANALOG INPUT] jacks,
adjust the recording level with the [INPUT]
control.
1. Insert a recordable MD and press the
[
ºRECORD] button to enter the Record-
Ready mode (  lights up).
2. Play the highest-level section of the
program source and turn the [INPUT]
control so that the OVER segments of
the peak level meters do not light.
…Recording level adjustment is not
necessary for digital recording.
3. Play the program source again. 
…Press the [
¥PLAY] or [πREADY] button
to start recording.
Adjusting the Recording Level
Monitoring the Input Signal
Assigning  track numbers at specific points
will make it easy to quickly locate those
points later using the playback or editing
functions. 
ªTo assign track numbers automatically
(Auto Track function)
Track numbers can be assigned automati-
cally during recording by setting the Auto
Track function to ON.
1. In the Record or Record-Ready mode,
press the [EDIT/NO] button until
A_TRACK > appears.
2. Turn the [
µTRACK≤] dial to select 
A_TRACK > ON.
3. Press the [YES] button to end the setting
function.
…While the Auto Track function is ON, the
signal level must remain low for 2 or
more seconds before a new track
number is advanced.
…During digital recording from a CD or
MD, the track numbers are advanced
automatically according to the CD or MD
data.
…Once the Auto Track function is ON, this
mode will not be released even after the
power is turned off. 
Press the [YES] button after selecting
A_TRACK > OFF to release it.
ªTo assign track numbers manually
Press the [ºRECORD] button at every point
where you want to assign a track number
during recording.  Each press of the button
advances the track number.
ªTo assign track numbers after recording
A track number is added when a track is
divided in editing. (See Dividing a track on
page 16.)
Note:
Changing the input or mode with the [INPUT
SELECTOR] or [REC MODE] switch during
recording activates the Record-Ready
mode.
Assigning Track Numbers During
Recording
The Over Write function allows you to
record music by erasing a previously
recorded track. 
1. Perform steps 1 to 4 of Recording an
MD on page 8.
2. Turn the [
µTRACK≤] dial (or press
the [µTRACK≤] buttons on the
remote control unit) until the track
number to be recorded over appears.
3. Press the  [
ºRECORD] button ( 
lights up). 
…After Over Write appears, the remain-
ing recording time is displayed.
…The track numbers which come after the
track being recorded over blink on the
music calendar.
4. Adjust the recording  level.
…If [ANALOG] was selected above, adjust
the recording level with the [INPUT]
control.
5. Press the [
¥PLAY] button or [πREADY]
button to start recording. 
…The deck records over the existing track.
The track number is updated.
ªRecording over an existing track from
the middle
1. Select the track number to be erased
then press the [
¥PLAY] button to start
playback.
2. Press the [
πREADY] button where you
want to start recording.
3. Press the [
ºRECORD] button.
…The track number is updated and blinks
on the music calender.
4. Press the [
¥PLAY] or [πREADY] button
to start recording. 
…The deck records over the existing track. 
[CAUTION]
…It is not possible to record from the
middle of an existing track when
  or   is lit.
Recording Over Existing Tracks
(Over Write)
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